Mexican Standoff (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Mexican Standoff is an animation and western film directed by Bill Plympton, running about 4 minutes.
What it’s about. "Mexican Standoff" is a Bill Plympton cartoon set to the music of Dutch band Parson Brown. The story is about a 3-sided love affair that goes absolutely wrong, and the hearts that break along the way. The technique is pencil drawings on paper, which were then scanned and composited digitally.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mexican Standoff has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mexican Standoff page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mexican Standoff tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mexican Standoff (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mexican Standoff change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mexican Standoff worth watching?
- Mexican Standoff holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Mexican Standoff released?
- Mexican Standoff was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 4 minutes.
